FBI FitTest

FBI.gov

About this app

Want to be an FBI special agent or just see if you can meet the physical fitness requirements? Test your fitness level with the FBI Physical Fitness Test app and do push-ups, run, and test your sit-up ability, just like special agents do.

The FBI’s Physical Fitness Test app provides a detailed, insider look at how to complete each component of the test, including sit-ups, push-ups, a 300-meter sprint, a 1.5-mile run, and pull-ups. (Pull-ups are only required for candidates in the Tactical Recruiting Program, which enlists individuals with tactical experience for the FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team.)

App Features:

· Instructions on proper form and test procedures for each component

· Video demonstrations of some exercises, featuring FBI fitness instructors

· Exercise timers and counters

· Customized scoring based on user’s gender

· Two modes – Practice Mode (trying each exercise at your own pace, as many times as you like) or Testing Mode (go through the exercises in the actual Physical Fitness Test order, with prescribed rest breaks).

· Can work with a phone’s global positioning system and accelerometer for a more realistic experience

The app provides official FBI information on how the new agent fitness test is administered and scored; however, scores cannot be used for the actual Physical Fitness Test to become a special agent. Detailed information on the special agent application process is available at FBIJobs.gov.

Ratings and reviews

I am rating this two stars because the app works, but it's very confusing. For some reason, it keeps telling me to freeze when I'm running. I'm hot when I'm running! Then, when I finish my run, it says that I have the right to remain silent. It's hard to be silent after a tough exercise routine, but I do my best. Then, even when I'm quiet, it keeps asking me questions. They are confusing and I don't know how to answer them, but then it just asks again. Anyways, it works, but not for me.

I'm having too much trouble getting the app to track my runs. Wish you'd include a feature to sync data from fitbit, Garmin or other smart watch.

Overall a well made app. I'd recommend for those who want to up their fitness level, like myself. There are no popups nor distracting media.

What's new

- Bug fixes